Ballet pointe: beginners

Course

In London

£ 89 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is a introductory course to pointe work. We will work at strengthening the ankles, feet and core and introduce the basics at the barre, including rises, releve's, echappe's, bourree's and courus.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Rise onto the point with correct alignment
Demonstrate increased strength in the feet and ankles
Recognise how the feet are used for pointe work
Perform on two feet as well as one foot.

You will need pointe shoes for this class. If you are not sure whether you got the right fit from the shop, do not sew on the ribbons and elastics so we can check and you can exchange your shoes if necessary. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the department.

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Subjects

  • Ballet

Course programme

How to strengthen and point your feet, tendu and dégagés wearing pointe shoes, relevés on one and on two legs, relevés passes, echappés, pas de bourrées and courus.

This is a practical dance class. Class will be taught mainly at the ballet barre with exercises given to practice outside of class. HEALTH CHECK You may or may not be asked to participate in rigorous activity from time to time. Please consider whether you could do this, if you are in any doubt consult a medical practitioner. As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.

Additional information

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

Ballet pointe: beginners

£ 89 VAT inc.